São Paulo win the Women's Brasileirão for the first time | OneFootball

São Paulo are the 2026 Brazilian Women’s Champions. The Soberanas sealed the title with a 1-1 draw against Corinthians’ Brabas on Saturday afternoon at MorumBIS. The tricolor side had won the first leg 2-1, in the opening match of the final at Neo Química Arena.

This Saturday’s match set a record for women’s football in South America. A crowd of 49,405 fans went to the stadium to cheer the Soberanas on to the club’s first-ever title in the Women’s Brasileirão.

Soberanas and Brabas score in the 1st half

The first chance fell to São Paulo. In the 6th minute, Duda Serrana received the ball on the right wing, controlled it and fired a cross-shot, but it was blocked. The Soberanas took the lead in the 10th minute. After a cross into the box, Érika failed to clear properly and Aline Milene produced a lovely pass to Bia Menezes. She broke into the box from the left, hit a cross-shot, and Nicole let it in.

The Brabas’ equalizer came in the 18th minute of the first half. Carlinha played out poorly and passed the ball straight to Juliete, who struck first time, catching everyone off guard, to level the match. São Paulo did find the net in the second half, in the 23rd minute, but it was ruled out for offside.

Corinthians threatened again in the 36th minute. Jhonson received the ball from Vic Albuquerque, won the footrace and got her shot away, but Carlinha made the save. Another chance for the Brabas came in the 39th minute. After a worked corner routine, Belén Aquino received the ball unmarked at the edge of the box. She unleashed a powerful shot, but saw it fly over the goal.

Carlinha saves penalty for São Paulo

Corinthians came back pushing hard to turn the game around. In the 7th minute, the Brabas had their first chance. Corinthians worked the ball through the middle with Jhonson and Belén Aquino. They combined, and Jhonson shot wide. In the 17th minute, Corinthians had their best chance up to that point.

After a VAR review, Daiane Muniz awarded a penalty to Corinthians. She went to the monitor and spotted Robinha pulling Érika. Gabi Zanotti took it in the 21st minute. She aimed low for the left corner. But Carlinha saved it without giving up a rebound.

Robinha tried to make amends in the 24th minute. She tried her luck from distance and almost caught Nicole out. But the goalkeeper gathered the shot into the top corner at the second attempt. São Paulo nearly scored a second in the 40th minute. Carol Gil sent the ball into the box and Nicole got herself in a tangle. On the rebound, Mylena shot wide. São Paulo are Brazilian Women’s Champions.

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